It’s finally cooling down, and Hong Kongers are not afraid to go outside anymore. There’s so much to see and do in October, with a long list of events to choose from. It’s time to jump in Victoria Harbour, race bikes across scenic bridges, go all out at all-night costume parties. There’s also two rockin’ music festivals, a pretty-in-pink LGBT+ fun fest, and a fine arts event.
Here’s our round up of the best Hong Kong events taking place this October:
Ink Asia & Fine Art Asia
Ink Asia prides itself on being the world’s first art fair solely dedicated to promoting the appreciation of the unique medium of ink art, which traditionally in China was painted on rice paper. Ink Asia is once again being run alongside Fine Art Asia 2019, the region’s leading international fine art fair, with a collection of treasures that spans 5,000 years.
Ink Asia & Fine Art Asia
| Dates: | 4th Oct–7th Oct, 2020 |
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Pink Dot
One of the most prominent LGBT+ events in Hong Kong is back, with an exciting free carnival and loads of live music and entertainment, all in support of love, diversity and equality in the S.A.R. The action takes place once again at the scenic West Kowloon Art Park, where there will be three stages with lots of different shows and entertainment. As a bonus, entrance is free!
Pink Dot
| Dates: | 13th Oct, 2020 |
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| Entry: | Free |
German Bierfest 2019
Hong Kong’s biggest and longest-running German festival is back, complete with frosty beer steins, lederhosen, traditional German cuisine, dancing, and fun games. This year’s bierfest is held on the gorgeous outdoor patio of the 6th floor of the Marco Polo Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, giving you a view of Victoria Harbor below. Once again, German band Die Notenhobler will be entertaining the crowds, and don’t miss the daily happy hour from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Date: October 17–27
Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui
Price: Starting at HK$160.00/adult
Tickets: Via Klook
Link: https://www.gbfhk.com/
Shi Fu Miz
When something is nice, best to do it twice, and Shi Fu Miz is back for a second two-day event of music, art, culture and eco-fun this October. Sai Yuen Farm on Cheung Chau Island is a unique venue, and you can stay for a day, or better yet, overnight in one of their geodesic domes to party til the sun comes up.
Shi Fu Miz Festival
| Dates: | 26th Oct–27th Oct, 2019 |
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| Entry: | HK$480.00 – HK$880.00 |
New World Harbour Race
It’s not every day that thousands of people jump into one of the busiest harbours in the world to compete in a swimming race. The New World Harbour Race takes place in the beautiful Victoria Harbor, where swimmers race from the Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier to the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai, with the incredible Hong Kong skyline as a backdrop.
New World Harbour Race
| Dates: | 27th Oct, 2019 |
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| Entry: | Free |
Lan Kwai Fong Halloween
Halloween may not be part of the Chinese culture, but on October 31 you can bet that there’s one place that’s having the biggest, wildest costume parties this side of the globe: Lan Kwai Fong. There’s lots and lots of foot traffic at this huge street party, so don’t be a party pooper—be sure to dress up and have fun!
Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party
| Dates: | 31st Oct, 2019 |
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Cancellation of major events in October
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2019
| Dates: | 31st Oct–3rd Nov, 2019 |
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National Day Fireworks
One of Hong Kong’s biggest pyrotechnic displays, the fireworks against the backdrop of the Victoria Harbour skyline is pretty hard to beat. It’s worth battling the crowds to watch the show at the waterfront viewing points, but if the crowds make you nervous, this might be a good opportunity to visit Victoria Peak and watch the fireworks from above.
National Day Fireworks
| Dates: | Early Oct, 2020 |
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Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2020
| Dates: | 5th Oct–13th Oct, 2020 |
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| Entry: | Free |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon 2019
Hong Kong Cyclothon
| Dates: | 13th Oct, 2020 |
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Rotten Head Festival
Rotten Head Music & Craft Beer Festival
| Dates: | 26th Oct, 2019 |
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| Adults: Advance sales: HK$300.00 |
Find out what’s on all year long by visiting our events calendar.